HR 4884
114th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Poverty and welfare assistance
Telephone and wireless communication
CURB Lifeline Act of 2016
Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .
Apr 19, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 25, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 23, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 23, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 or the CURB Lifeline Act of 2016
This bill prohibits the total amount of annual support that may be provided through the Lifeline program of the Federal Communications Commission from exceeding $1.5 billion.
Support provided through the Lifeline program may not be applied to: (1) any amount charged to a consumer for the sale, lease, or other provision of a mobile telephone or similar device; or (2) mobile service if the service offering is limited to voice communications service.
What's happening now
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11 .
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